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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee first frost
Days to harvest
About Rhubarb
Rhubarb is extremely cold-hardy and productive — plant once and harvest stalks every spring for decades.
Plant crowns in spring. Never harvest the first year. Never eat the leaves — they are toxic. Mulch crowns in autumn. Divide every 5-7 years. Rhubarb actually improves after cold winters.
Gardening in Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Tennessee?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Tennessee?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.